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Understanding and managing risk is foundational to harnessing technology and innovation in providing services to citizens.

Safia Rahemtulla

Risk Consulting, Provincial Government & Public Sector Risk Leader

Trusted advisor in supporting governments and public entities in navigating risk, enabling innovation and large-scale transformation. Globetrotting adventurer with a passion for technology.

Safia Rahemtulla is a Partner in EY’s Consulting team and leads our Provincial Government Public Sector practice for Risk Consulting. She holds the CPA,CA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) designations.

With a background in external audit and technology risk, Safia brings a unique perspective to the world of risk consulting with a focus on risk transformation. Her experience lends itself to enterprise resilience, internal control transformation, internal audit transformation, third-party risk management and managing risk around emerging technologies.

Over the course of her career, Safia has worked with various levels of Government across the country, including Auditor Generals. She plays a vital role in guiding clients through the complexities of risk, as the landscape continues to evolve specifically due to technology and transformation. Safia's desire to positively impact the client organization and its people is one of the primary reasons why clients gravitate towards her.

How Safia is building a better working world

“Safia’s personal purpose is centred around giving time and knowledge to positively impact her community so each individual she interacts with is empowered to enhance the lives of those around them. In alignment with this, she is incredibly passionate about continuous learning, serving as our Risk Consulting Learning Leader. She dedicates time to coaching and mentoring her team to support them in being resilient leaders.

With clients, this same passion translates through a deep desire to support governments through complex evolution and reform by effectively navigating risk.

It is no coincidence that Safia serves as our Risk Consulting, Provincial Government & Public Sector Leader at EY Canada, as her passion to advance and positively impact lives aligns with her clients and teams.”

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